Yearly Archives: 2019

How to Avoid Exporting Problems to China during its 2020 New Year Holidays How to Avoid Exporting Problems to China 2020 New Year Holidays – China will celebrate its New Year holidays on 25th January 2020, which will be the year of the Rat. Chinese New Year holidays involve the most significant movement of people […]

Trading with Vietnam – Selling to and Buying from Vietnam This article was updated in May 2026 to reflect current sourcing trends, international trade agreements, tariff developments, and Vietnam’s growing role in global trade. Vietnam has become one of the most important trading economies in Asia. Over the past decade, the country has developed into […]

International Export Strategies – Barriers to international trade, investment and migration are now lower than they have ever been. The internet, improved communications and low transport costs move goods, services and people easier far than it has ever been. The rise of the BRIC’s (Brazil, Russia, India & China) and the MINT’s (Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria […]

Exporting to Germany – Overview Exporting to Germany – Germany is the biggest economy in the European Union and is regarded as an industrial powerhouse which drives the European Union. So, last year, Germany became the 3rd largest economy in the world, according to the IMF. It has a stable government, a strong rule of […]

Brexit Consequences – Can the UK really disconnect from Europe? Brexit Consequences for the UK – When EU President Donald Tusk said in a February 2019 speech, “a special place in hell waits for those who promoted Brexit without a sketch of a plan on how to carry it through”, he was portraying the EU’s […]

The importance of Understanding Business Culture Business Culture – One of the essential things in business is culture; legendary management consultant Peter Ducker once commented that “Culture eats strategy for breakfast”. For organizations of all sizes, understanding and addressing cultural issues have become increasingly important in today’s business environment due to the following reasons: 1. […]

 Selling to the USA – Overview Selling to the USA – The United States (US) is the world’s most significant, most competitive and technologically advanced economy. It has an annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of over US$27.36 trillion (source: Bureau of Economic Analysis). In 2023, the US had 25.8% of the world’s Gross Domestic Product […]

Trading with Egypt  – As of 2025, Egypt continues to progress from its past economic challenges, showcasing potential as a high-growth market attributed to its significant population and reliance on imports. Egypt’s strategic geographic location not only serves its diversified economy but also positions it as a pivotal hub for commercial activities across the Middle […]

Online Store in China – E-Commerce General Overview  How to set up an online store in China – China has now become the largest internet market in the world with more than 800 million internet users and a population penetration rate of 64%. As a result, it has overtaken the US to become the world’s […]

Updated: 11 June 2026 Trading with Australia – Selling to and Buying from Australia Australia remains one of the most stable and attractive markets in the Asia-Pacific region for international trade. It has a strong legal system, a well-regulated banking sector, clear business rules, and a mature consumer market. Australia has a population of approximately […]